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Scottsdale to spend grant development funding on low- and moderate-income families
BLOOD DONATION
Scottsdale Airport hosts blood drive
TOWN HALL
Town hall to discuss U.S. Rep David Schweikert’s actions draws over 400 Scottsdale area residents
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Robotics

Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona earns award in robotics championship

International School of Arizona eighth grader Kai Mangan admits it was pretty intimidating traveling to Iowa City, Iowa, for the VEX Robotics U. S. Open Championship March 23-26. It was only the …
OPENINGS

New dining concept to open in north Scottsdale

Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails, a modern American restaurant with coastal Mediterranean influences is set to open this summer at 10121 E. Bell Road, Unit 150. The restaurant is founded by …
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First Interstate Wealth Management

When the topic of financial planning comes up, many people assume it only applies to those who have significant wealth or assets. Financial planning has benefits for everyone, especially for those …
Scottsdale Arts

Scottsdale Arts offers eight events in May and June

Scottsdale Arts will finish out its 2024–25 season in May and June with an energetic lineup of events and exhibitions. May brings back the popular event series Glow Up @ SMoCA, where …
Jazz in the garden

Scottsdale Jazz Festival teams up with Museum of the West

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will kick off its annual celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month by hosting an opening night concert Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Western Spirit: …
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Triple Twist ticket worth $1.67M sold at Scottsdale Circle K

A Circle K in Scottsdale sold a winning Triple Twist ticket worth $1,673,418. The ticket was purchased Friday at the convenience store located at 4101 N. Hayden Road, Arizona Lottery officials …
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Opinion

The sorry state of state government politics

Watching the political play in Arizona state government, the lament of manager Casey Stengel about his 1962 New York Mets keeps coming to mind: “Can’t anybody here play this game?” …
Opinion

When the silence breaks: Therapist reflects on sexual assault awareness

When someone tells me they’ve been sexually assaulted, time seems to pause. What they’re offering isn’t just information — it’s courage, trust, and unfiltered …
Opinion

Do you need to plan now for trustee succession?

For many clients who have trusts, a big concern is the smooth transition to a successor trustee. There are ways to ease that transition. Consider Carefully What a Successor Needs to Take Over as …
CITY GOVERNMENT

Scottsdale City Manager appoints Walther and LeDuc to permanent leadership roles

Scottsdale City Manager Greg Caton has officially appointed Jeff Walther as assistant city manager and Joe LeDuc as police chief. Both have been serving in their respective interim roles since …
AXON

Legal battles promised in fight to keep Axon from building apartments

The battle over the 1,895 apartments security technology maker Axon plans to build as part of its new world headquarters in north Scottsdale may not be over yet. The Arizona Senate passed Senate …
Store opening

IKEA ‘Plan & Order Point’ to open at The Promenade Scottsdale

IKEA is set to open a “Plan & Order Point” at The Promenade in Scottsdale, with a planned opening in the spring of this year. Unlike a traditional IKEA store, the Plan & …
PARKS

Splashpad, indoor playground coming to Scottsdale’s railroad park this summer

Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with new attractions aimed at boosting summer attendance. The park unveiled a revamped outdoor …
SCOTTSDALE ENTERTAINMENT

2025 National Reined Cow Horse Association Kimes Ranch Derby coming to Scottsdale starting May 28

Ranchers, rejoice. Scottsdale is getting over a week of Cow Horse fun starting May 28. The 2025 National Reined Cow Horse Association Kimes Ranch Derby is coming to Scottsdale at WestWorld from …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Co-mingled recyclables waiting to be picked up by a waste hauler in Sun City.

Single-stream recycling — how Arizonans’ choices can make it better

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. But what …
Kelly Schultz, DNP, AGNP-C

Safeguarding geriatric health in Arizona: Concierge medicine’s role in addressing primary care

In today’s health care landscape, geriatric primary care faces significant challenges. Aging populations require more complex, personalized care, yet the current system often struggles to …

Disappointed in Hobbs decision concerning Axon

I believe very strongly in the voice of the citizens over the lobbied voices of politicians. The governor was asked by thousands of citizens to veto this bill and let an election of the voters …
Afi Like Taffy

How Arizona fashionistas can go tropical with ‘White Lotus’-inspired looks

With fan favorite “The White Lotus ” season 3 based in tropical paradise in Thailand, it’s inspiring resort wear looks like flowy dresses, skirts, light-weight accessories, …
Tom Blanck

You’re using AI. Now what?

Everywhere you look, companies are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their business. They’re using it to forecast inventory, write content, spot risks before they happen and …
Michael Hartman, Ph.D.

More than a gut feeling — tips for reducing stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time to look at how stress functions and the ways to manage it for a healthier and happier lifestyle. Everyone is positioned to experience stress at …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Arizona House passes bill to allow chaplains in public schools

Scottsdale Unified School District teachers shared their complaints about a proposed 1% across the board salary increase and rising healthcare costs in the 2025-26 school year budget during the district governing board April 1 meeting. District governing board member Carine Werner wants to make the budget balance without touching staff levels at the schools.

SUSD teachers not happy with raises/healthcare cost raises

When Scottsdale Unified School Board members drove up to Coronado High School for their May 1 board meeting, they were greeted by angry picketers. They were district employees upset with the …
Camp Invention mixes STEM education with hands-on projects to make learning fun, such as one of this year’s activities, Penguin Launch.

Camp Invention coming to Paradise Valley, Scottsdale schools

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to McDowell Mountain Elementary School the week of June 23. A program of the National Inventors Hall …
Scottsdale Unified School District Unified School District Superintendent Scott Menzel is adopting a wait and see policy when it comes to Pres. Trump’s efforts to close down the U.S. Department of Education.

SUSD superintendent reacts to Trump’s efforts to close Department of Education

Scottsdale Unified School District officials remain in a holding pattern as President Trump continues his efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Trump signed an executive order …
Chaparral High School junior Danielle Baltman started a club that encourages teenagers to socialize without their phones.

Chaparral High School student starts ‘Conversation Club’ in Scottsdale

Doom scrolling. Content binging. Information overload. As an incoming freshman at Chaparral High School, Danielle Baltman realized how difficult it was for her not to reach for her …
Denny Brown

EVIT Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of ‘removing barriers’

The EVIT Foundation is celebrating 25 years of helping students pursue hands-on career training at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). Since 1999, the Foundation has provided vital …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The exterior of the Ravenscroft Music Venue in Scottsdale.

Ravenscroft announces concert lineup for May

The Ravenscroft music venue in Scottsdale announced its lineup for the month of May in a press release. Acts include various jazz performers as well as the finale of the Ravenscroft concert …
Bierman Autism Centers is teaming up with Barnyard Buddies to offer a free, sensory-friendly petting zoo in Scottsdale Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free petting zoo event coming to Scottsdale

A sensory-friendly petting zoo event is coming to Scottsdale, offering families a chance to engage with animals in a fun, engaging way. Barnyard Buddies—the family-friendly establishment …
The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, at the Scottsdale Civic Center.

Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns April 26

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns to the Civic Center Saturday, April 26, bringing with it the sweet sounds of world-class jazz, Latin rhythms and soulful blues — all set against the …
A wine and cheese reception will precede an opera salon featuring Sedona Libero (mezzo-soprano) and Peter Barber (bass-baritone) at Avery Lane April 27.

Scottsdale’s Avery Lane to host opera salon

Avery Lane furniture consignment store, located 15000 N. Hayden Road, will host an salon by the Arizona Opera at 2 p.m., April 27. The afternoon will begin with a wine and cheese reception, …
Bierman Autism Centers is hosting a free sensory-friendly petting zoo April 26.

Free sensory-friendly petting zoo in Scottsdale

All are welcome to join the fun at the Barnyard Buddies sensory-friendly petting zoo designed specifically for children with autism and sensory sensitivities, ages 2-9. The event creates a calm, …

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